What is the average sitting height of a chair?

about 18 inches high
A standard tabletop sits somewhere around 30 inches. As an interior design rule of thumb, the standard height of a chair seat (the top of the seat that you sit on) is about 18 inches high. This seat height allows for about a foot of space between your body and the table.

What is a good sitting height?

28″ to 30″
Most work surfaces are a standard 28″ to 30″, which is a good sitting height for most people between 5’8″ and 5’10” tall who use conventional task chair. If you are taller or shorter, be prepared to change your work surface height. If you use a saddle seat or perch, the work surface must be quite a bit higher.

What is the highest seat height for an office chair?

Standard Office Chair Height Different office chairs have different ranges, though measured from floor to the seat, the typical range is from 16” to 22” (41cm to 56cm). Note that all of the above are standard ergonomic office chairs. Some office chairs for tall people can be adjusted beyond 21″ in height.

How tall are counter height chairs?

Counter-height chairs have a seat height measuring 24.13 inches. Bar-height chair seats in this collection measure 30.13 inches off the ground.

How tall should a chair be for a 30 inch desk?

Similar to table height, there is no definite industry standard for chair heights. Chair heights generally range up to 17–19 inches (43–48cm) from the chair leg to the top of the seat. Stool heights range from 16–23 inches (40–58cm). These chair heights are standard to fit under tables from 28–30 inches (71–76cm).

How can a tall person buy an office chair?

Seat Width and Backrest Height At a minimum for any tall person, we suggest a seat width of 16” or more. If you happen to be both tall and big, look for office chairs with 19” and greater based on your body size. Finally, the height of the backrest in general isn’t important, unless it comes with a dedicated headrest.

Is counter height and bar height the same?

A bar-height table generally measures in the 40- to 42-inch height range. A counter-height table runs about 34 to 36 inches tall, and standard dining-height tables range from 28 to 30 inches tall.

What is the proper height for a desk chair?

The general rule of thumb used to calculate the optimal seat height range is to subtract 10” from the work surface height. This should be the mid-point of the chair’s seat height range. Your seat height range should adjust at least 2.5” above and 2.5” below this mid-point.

What height chairs for a 29 inch table?

Calculating Standard Table & Chair Heights

Standard Dining Table Heights 28 inches 29 inches
Standard Chair Heights 15–19′ 16–20′